A Colorado teenager’s heroism saved the life of a young mother and her two children during a theater shooting massacre that left 12 people dead and 58 injured.

James Holmes, Aurora, CO massacre suspect, is described as a loner. The 24-year-old murder suspect attended his court hearing Monday appearing bright-eyed and having red hair. Law officials allege Holmes has been referring to himself as “The Joker.”

Jarell Brooks is receiving national recognition for his selfless actions in saving a young mother and her two children during a Colorado theater shooting massacre that left 12 people dead and 58 injured.

There is controversy surrounding a high school yearbook. A lesbian couple’s photo was removed from a Colorado high school yearbook for showing too much “PDA.”